How far is Bay, AR from Delaware, AR?

The driving distance from Bay, AR to Delaware, AR is about 196.4 miles (316 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.1 miles (252.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
196.32 mi
03h 12m
Flight
157.12 mi
252.86 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.12 mi
Kilometers
252.86 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
196.32 mi
Kilometers
315.95 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Delaware
Thu, Apr 23, 11:25 AM CDT
Return by in Bay
Thu, Apr 23, 2:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bay
2026-04-23T08:13
Arrive Delaware
Thu, Apr 23, 11:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bay
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
McRae
AR

Township in White County, Arkansas

From Bay
99 mi
01h 36m
To Delaware
97.3 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bay and Delaware.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bay and Delaware.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    913 ft · 23 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Elder Street

    1085 ft · 25 sec · Elder Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1140 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Joe N Martin Expressway

    9.9 mi · 11 min · Joe N Martin Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    948 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Alexander Drive

    139 m · 10 sec · Alexander Drive

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Southwest Drive

    6.4 mi · 7 min · Southwest Drive

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    12.5 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit sharp left

    1938 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    74.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe, Conway

    2037 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Conway

    32.6 mi · 42 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit straight

    2355 ft · 57 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    42 mi · 42 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 331, US 64

    1573 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    2320 ft · 46 sec

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Arkansas Avenue

    4.9 mi · 6 min · South Arkansas Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right

    9.2 mi · 14 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Fire Dept Loop

    157 m · 23 sec · Fire Dept Loop

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fire Dept Loop

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bay and Delaware.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southwest Drive
93.8 mi · 48%
US 64 West
75.4 mi · 38%
Joe N Martin Expressway
10.1 mi · 5%
South Arkansas Avenue
4.87 mi · 2%
East Main Street
2.26 mi · 1%
Elder Street
0.42 mi
Longest Stretch

Southwest Drive

Merge slight left

74.5 mi · 01h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.3 mi
157.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McRae
01h 36m from Bay
Leave By
10:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bay and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Delaware.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bay to Delaware?

The road trip is about 196.4 miles (316 km) and usually takes 03h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

McRae is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99 miles from Bay and 97.3 miles from Delaware.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 157.1 miles (252.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.24 one way or $52.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bay and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Delaware.

Stop Ideas Near McRae

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around McRae, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McRae.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

58 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bay and Delaware. Straight-line distance: 157.12 mi (252.86 km).

Bay

#1 Bay

City in Craighead County, Arkansas, United States

Population1,816
Coordinates35.7423000, -90.5623300
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
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#2 Delaware

Delaware is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.2837000, -93.2987900
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-90.561982, 35.742569)
End: Fire Dept Loop (-93.299017, 35.283703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 316 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.93 gal
26.22 L · about $26.24
Round trip
$52.49
13.86 gal · 52.44 L
Estimated CO2
61.6 kg one way
Round trip: 123.2 kg / 272 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.24 $52.49
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.51 $59.03
Premium $4.63 $32.05 $64.10
Diesel $5.42 $37.53 $75.05

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arkansas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bay and Delaware. The current time is 08:13:06.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.